Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

James Pike Photography Ltd

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

James Pike Photography Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information in accordance with the
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy applies to our website
https://jimpix.com,
our photography services, and our presence on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter).

1. Who We Are

Business Name: James Pike Photography Ltd

Website: https://jimpix.com

Type of Business: Commercial Photography

Contact Email: jim@jimpix.com

James Pike Photography Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Name, email address, and telephone number
  • Business name and job title
  • Photographic images and video of identifiable individuals
  • Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Communications via email or social media

3. How We Use Personal Data

  • Provide professional photography services
  • Communicate with clients and respond to enquiries
  • Deliver, license, store, and archive photographic work
  • Promote our work on our website and social media platforms
  • Maintain business records and comply with legal obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to provide agreed photography services
  • Legitimate Interests – for portfolio use, marketing, and business development
  • Consent – where required, particularly for identifiable individuals in certain situations
  • Legal Obligation – for accounting, tax, or regulatory compliance

Where consent is used as the lawful basis, it may be withdrawn at any time.

5. Use of Photographs

As a commercial photographer, we regularly photograph people as part of our professional work.

  • Images may be used on https://jimpix.com, portfolios, marketing materials,
    and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X)
  • Image usage is normally covered by client contracts, model releases, editorial context, or legitimate interests
  • If you believe an image of you has been used incorrectly or wish to raise a concern, please contact us at
    jim@jimpix.com and we will review the request promptly

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data only where necessary, including with:

  • Clients commissioning photographic work
  • Trusted service providers (such as website hosting or cloud storage providers)
  • Professional advisers (such as accountants)
  • Public authorities where legally required

7. Data Retention

  • Client and project information is kept for business, legal, and archival purposes
  • Photographic images may be retained long-term as part of our professional archive and portfolio,
    unless removal is requested and legally required

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data where applicable
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact
jim@jimpix.com.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or basic analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to help improve functionality.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against loss, misuse,
unauthorised access, or disclosure.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at
jim@jimpix.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

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